Joseph Noonan

Joseph F. Noonan, age 51, died, Friday, December 24, 2011, in Houston, TX. He was born in Milwaukee, WI. Joe was the loving husband of Margaret. He was preceded in death by his parents James Patrick and Mary Margaret. Joe was survived by four brothers Dan (Carolee) of Washington, OH, Timothy of West Bend, WI, Patrick (Iris) and Michael (Jen) of Phoenix, AZ. Also his lifetime friend, Fred Grykiewicz, step-son, Christopher Chapman along with nephew and nieces Megan, Brendan, Liam, Ben, Delia, Brianna, Kelia, Alana, Arie and Hailey. Joe grew up in the Milwaukee area before migrating south. He first moved to Montgomery, AL, where he attended Auburn University, receiving a degree in chemistry. He then moved to New Orleans, where he attended graduate school. Finally, he settled in Houston, TX, where he was employed by Rigaku Americas Corporation for over 22 years. At the time of his death, he was the Director of Information Technology. Joe will be missed for his passion and enthusiasm for the English language, reading and music. Memorial celebrations are being planned both in Houston and in his hometown of Milwaukee. The Houston memorial celebration: 10:00 a.m., January 8, 2010 First Unitarian Universalist Church 5200 Fannin Street Houston, TX 77004-5808 (713) 526-5200